Program Overview

Introduction to the Earth Sciences Program

The University of Memphis offers a wide range of Accelerated Bachelor's to Master's (ABM) programs, including the Earth Sciences (BA/MS) program. This program is designed to help students get ahead in their academic and professional pursuits.

Program Overview

The Earth Sciences (BA/MS) program allows undergraduate students to take up to four graduate-level courses (12 credit hours) that count toward completing their bachelor's degree and a master's degree. The key benefit of this program is that students pay undergraduate tuition rates for these graduate courses, resulting in significant time and money savings.

Program Benefits

The ABM programs, including the Earth Sciences (BA/MS) program, offer several benefits, including:

• The opportunity to explore graduate study and build professional connections
• The ability to fast-track career goals
• The potential to graduate with a bachelor's degree and be well on the way to earning a master's degree in less time than pursuing the degrees separately

Program Details

Individual programs may have additional eligibility requirements. For details, students should consult the appropriate section of the Undergraduate Catalog.

Key Features

• Up to four graduate-level courses (12 credit hours) can be taken as an undergraduate student
• Graduate courses count toward both the bachelor's and master's degrees
• Undergraduate tuition rates apply to graduate courses taken as part of the ABM program
• Potential to complete both degrees in less time than pursuing them separately